Savory Meat & Potato Pie

This recipe was given to me by a French lady that I worked with some time ago, I have been making this recipe ever since, it is one of my husband's favourite meals, I alway's serve it with veggies and a side order of salad.....a wondeful meal!(note: this recipe makes two pies, if desired, this pie freezes great, so pop one in the freezer for another meal)

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Yields: 2 9inch pies

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 3⁄4 lb ground pork
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh garlic
• 6  cups  hot mashed potatoes (prepared without milk or butter)
• 1⁄4 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram
•  salt and pepper
• 2  double crust pie crusts (9-in, my butter pie crust recipe posted on Zaar works great #66929)
• 1  tablespoon  cream, for brushing pie crusts

Directions

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line 2 9-in pie plates with pastry.
3. In a skillet, cook first 5 ingredients over med heat until meat is no longer pink, and veggies are tender; drain, remove from heat.
4. Stir in potatoes, broth and seasonings.
5. Line two pie plates with pastry.
6. Divide meat mixture between crusts.
7. Top with remaining pastry; trim, seal and flute edges.
8. Cut slits on top.
9. Brush crusts with cream if desired.
10. Bake for 30-35 mins, or until crust is golden brown.